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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Modern Indian political thought is an intriguing topic of academic discussions and arguments. The Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought program by SWAYAM is a 12-week-long course that aims to teach the concepts related to Indian politics and its society as a whole. Learners will analyze numerous opinions and sets of intellectual conventions in modern India that continue to resonate in our contemporary politics.
The Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought certification course is crafted by the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati. It acquaints the students to some of the most influential Indian thinkers. Also, candidates will understand how their ideas and vision helped define the political and social landscape of modern India, with the help of Professor Mithilesh Kumar Jha.
The Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought training also discusses some of today’s political challenges, including democracy, nationalism, caste, secularism, and cosmopolitanism. This elective course also provides an e-certificate when candidates undertake SWAYAM’s test and fulfill the specific eligibility criteria.
The Highlights
- 12 weeks long program
- Ongoing course
- Humanities and Social Sciences category
- Elective type
- Enrolment and exam dates on the SWAYAM portal
- An offering of Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
- Self-directed learning
- Undergraduate/postgraduate curriculum
Programme Offerings
- Written examination
- Extensive curriculum
- Free course access
- Digital learning platform
- Paid certification
- Self-paced learning
- A shareable certificate
- An offering of IIT Guwahati
- video lectures
- expert instructor
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Guwahati (IITG) |
- Interested students can undertake the Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought course without any fee.
- To receive the certificate, candidates need to appear for an exam. The exam fee is Rs. 1,000.
Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought fee structure
Course option | Fee |
Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought (Access only) | Free |
Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought (Exam fee) | Rs. 1,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification qualifying details
To be eligible for the Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought certification, registering for Swayam’s proctored test is mandatory. Candidates must score at least 40% as the final score, which consists of their best eight assignments’ average score, out of the total of 12 (25% weightage) and the written exam marks (75% weightage). Candidates must score 30/75 on the test and 10/25 in assignments to receive the certificate.
What you will learn
The Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought syllabus looks to introduce the students to a wide range of ideas and concepts of the modern system of Indian politics. After the completion of the course, a candidate should be able to explain:
- Modern Indian political thought
- Ideas of modern Indian thinkers
- Ideas of influential political leaders who shaped the current political view
- Contemporary Indian politics
- The shift from Eurocentric views on politics
Who it is for
The Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought certification program is mainly meant for undergraduate and postgraduate students, studying in Sciences, Engineering, or Humanities & Social Sciences.
Admission Details
Get enrolment in the Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought training by SWAYAM with these easy-to-follow steps.
Step 1 – Click on the given hyperlink => https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_hs10/preview. The course page of Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought will open.
Step 2 – At the top of this page, click on the ‘Sign-in/Register’ option to open the SWAYAM registration page.
Step 3 – If you have any of these existing accounts – Google, Microsoft, or Facebook; you can link and sign in instantly. Alternatively, you must click the ‘Sign up now’ link to create your SWAYAM ID by filling in your information.
Step 4 – Finally, click on the ‘send verification code’ button to verify your account and finish enrolment.
NOTE – The interested candidates are advised to check the enrolment ending data on the SWAYAM portal.
Application Details
Admission in the Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought program does not require you to fill and submit an application form. Only necessary details like email address, password, and username are needed when registering on the SWAYAM website.
The Syllabus
- general outline
- methods
- religious reforms
- modern education
- freedom of press
- nationalism and cosmopolitanism
- idea of man
- self, community and religion
- revitalisation of Indian life
- Hind swaraj and the critique of modern civilisation
- India of his dreams
- community, religion and nation
- Hinduism and Hindutva
- Discovery of India, secularism and Internationalism
- caste, liberal democracy and constitutional morality
- gender and caste
- caste & class, and views on Indian languages
Evaluation process
The optional examination for the Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought certification shall be held in some designated exam centers across the nation. This will be an offline written exam. The timings are 9 am to 12 pm (morning shift) and 2 pm to 5 pm (afternoon shift).
The date for the Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought online program examination can be seen on SWAYAM’s website. The URL for online registration will go live in the future through which interested candidates must fill the online registration form and pay the exam fee.
Instructors
IIT Guwahati (IITG) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati has curated this program.
Dr. Mithilesh Kumar Jha, Professor of Political Science at IIT’s Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, will be your instructor during this online program.
No, you can choose if you wish to take the written exam or not. However, no certification will be provided to the students who do not sit for the test.
No, only e-certificates will be given.
There are no such prerequisites for admitting into this training.